Services

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

CBT is based on several core principles, including:

  • We all have faulty or unhelpful ways of thinking.
  • We have learned patterns of unhelpful behavior.
  • We can learn better ways of coping and responding to problems in our lives

CBT treatment uses strategies to include:

  • Learning to recognize one’s distortions in thinking that are creating problems, and then to reevaluate them in light of reality.
  • Gaining a better understanding of the behavior and motivation of others.
  • Using problem-solving skills to cope with difficult situations.
  • Learning to develop a greater sense of confidence in one’s own abilities.
Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)- Informed

DBT is based on some of the following principles:

  • When we look at life through a dialectical lens, life seems more manageable.
  • Increasing our acceptance of the present situation and receiving validation can move us towards changing behaviors that create more effective ways of navigating problems in life.
  • Our biological and social history impact our emotional regulation, so learning new ways to regulate our emotions can be positively impactful.

DBT treatment introduces and encourages implementation of the following skills:

  • Mindfulness
  • Interpersonal effectiveness
  • Distress tolerance
  • Emotion Regulation
Expressive Therapy

The therapeutic impact of expressive arts therapy is focused on four major areas:

  • Expression
  • Imagination
  • Active participation
  • Mind-body connection

Expressive therapy approaches can include:

  • Art (drawing, painting, creating)
  • Music
  • Writing
Christian Counseling

Incorporates both the disciplines of theology and psychology and recognizes that:

  • The bible offers practical wisdom for all of our struggles and biblical concepts can provide specific direction and accountability.
  • Discovering and believing the truth about who you are, how God sees you, can create the freedom that you deserve in your life.
  • Whatever desires rule our hearts, will ultimately control our thoughts and behaviors. God wants to redeem our desires and use them for his good and holy purposes, because yes, you are here on purpose, for a purpose.

Christian Counseling challenges any beliefs that we have about ourselves, that goes against who God says we are:

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7459 Old Hickory Drive Suite 204
Mechanicsville VA 23111
ph: 804-363-1731